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Nurture your faith walk – Join a small group Are you looking for friendship and support? Bible Study? Nurture your faith walk by joining a small group and experience the blessings. To learn more, call any group leader or Joe Duea at 847-223-4111 or jduea@shepherdofthelakes.org.
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A-Men This group typically meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. All men over the age of 18 are welcome. For more information, contact Joe Mangano at 847-548-9185 or jmangano@iwc.net.
Befrienders Learn to how to support others in difficult situations. Learn how to be present and supportive for others. Learn to be a Christian friend. Learn how to sharpen your listening skills. Support our mission statement and ‘share the life-changing love of Jesus Christ.’ Nurture Others! Serve Others! Befrienders meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. For more information, contact Larry Wilson at 847-223-7286.
Bible study and discussion group on the Gospel of Matthew A bible study and discussion group on the Gospel of Matthew will be held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 at SOTL. All are welcome to join this study regardless of previous bible study experience. There will be no "homework" necessary unless you wish to dig deeper on your own or read ahead. Please contact Mark or Donna Even at 847-543-0264 or donna-mark-even@att.net for more information.
Building Christian Relationships Share our struggles living as a Christian in today's world and learn interpersonal skills to make us more effective in communicating and relating to others. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings at 9:00am - 10:30am in the library at SOTL. You are welcome to participate regularly or come only for a period of time to work on a specific issue. For more information, contact Daun Blain at 847-223-4111 or dblain@shepherdofthelakes.org.
Circle of Friends Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Prayer Room from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. For more information, contact Linnea Hare at 847-546-1538 or swedeflower@comcast.net
Fruits of the Spirit Dance Group There is a new ministry taking shape at SOTL. It's the DANCE MINISTRY. If you would like to join the team in developing dance to the glory of God, please contact Melissa Artemen at 847-356-3287 or Su Miller at 847-543-1334 for more information.
Family Homebuilders for Couples Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening from 7-9pm at the home of Gary and Virginia Edwards. This group was formed to strengthen marriages and develop supportive relationships with other couples. The group will lead you in discovering God's plan that will enhance and grow not only our marriage, but will strengthen your bonds within the community of faith. For more information call Gary or Virginia Edwards at 847-548-7291.
Families of Faith (or FoF) is a group of SOTL families who gather together socially typically on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The purpose is to provide a non-threatening way for Christian families to meet each other, have fun together, form friendships, support each other, and become more connected with the church. For more information, contact Amy Bothmann at 847-548-8036 or abothmann@comcast.net.
First Things First Fellowship and bible study using the Serendipity Study Bible. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 5:30am - 7:00am at the church. For more information, contact Dave Schaefer at 847-223-3314 or Gary Edwards at 847-548-7291.
Horizon Youth Group for 5th and 6th Grade This youth group is for 5th and 6th graders and typically meets once a month. They mix fun eventsbwith service events. Check the space on the bulletin board in the main hallway for upcoming events. To receive updates via mail, contact Johniece Johnson at 847-223-7039 or e-mail her at jjohnson@cs.com.
April 1 Overnight Camp In - This is a fun and serve event. We are making stepping stones for our Boy Scout friends and they will entertain us around the campfire! If you have not signed up, please do. April 24 Time to go to Kristoff's for bowling, pizza and arcade games. May 7 Help with the Plant Sale in the morning, lunch and plant out garden after lunch. June End of year bash! Say good-bye to old friends moving on to PEAK and new friends that will be joining Horizon in the Fall.
Joyful Disciples Bible study, Christian support and occasionally study other Christian books. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 7:30pm - 9:30pm in the prayer room at SOTL. For more information, contact Jackie Schilling at 847-245-7156.
Ladies’ Weekly Bible Study Bible study. Meets on Friday mornings at 9:00am. For more information, contact Diana Gross at 847-223-5787.
Living with God Bible study and prayer support group. This women’s group meets the first and third Saturday morning at 7:00am. For more information, contact Monica Cioffi at 847-543-9034.
Moms of Teens Support and grow as Christian parents of teens. For more information, contact Lori Terra at 847-223-5108 or Karen Seaholm at 847-223-0864.
The PEAK 7th & 8th Grade ministry typically meets every Wednesday night from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at SOTL. Students are invited to grow their faith walk with God through education, fun, service events, and retreats! If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Diane Bochniak at dbochniak@core.com or 847-949-6793.
Prairie Patch Quilts Meets the 2nd Monday of the month from September to June. In June, the group will meet on the 1st Monday due to VBS. For more information, contact Leila Lynn at 847-223-5759.
Ruth Circle Bible study and special projects. For more information, contact Betty Gross at 847-223-5787.
Senior Shepherds This group typically meets for fellowship the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00am in Luther Hall. For more information on this group, contact Mary at 847-223-5569 or Georgia at 847-548-8852.
Silver Roots Bible study and fellowship for women 50 and older. Meet the first Monday of each month at 9:00am. For more information, contact Maria Anderson at 847-265-1189 or cganders@juno.com.
Stitch 'n Tie make quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief Makes quilts to be donated to Lutheran World Relief, supports each other in day-to-day lives. No sewing skill is necessary, though we can always use that expertise. This women’s group meets at church on the 1st Monday of every month at 9:00 am and the 3rd Monday from 12:00pm-2:00pm. For more information, contact Kathy Lyman at 815-385-3954.
SUMMIT - Serving Society while Developing Relationships SUMMIT is Shepherd of the Lakes High School ministry grades 9 – 12. Their mission is to “celebrate God through serving society while inviting others to connect and develop relationships.” The group typically meets every Sunday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Grant Seaholm at 847-223-0864 or Carolyn Householder at 847-223-4111
Wrapped in Our Prayers Calling all those who crochet and knit (and even those that don’t)! As part of the prayer ministry, this group will make prayer shawls for those people on our prayer list. As the shawls are made we pray for the recipient, who will then have the shawl as a tangible reminder of our Lord’s love. The group meets the 4th Monday of each month from 7-8pm in the Prayer Room at SOTL. All are welcome. Keep your eyes open as shawls are now being distributed. If you have a special request for a shawl please contact Su Miller at hobbitgirl@msn.com with your request. Donations of yarn or gift bags and cards are appreciated. |